Category Archives: Holidays

We love all of the holidays becuase it means we get to see the kids and grand kids and great grandkids

T-Day Minus Two

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 by Paul

Fact: “Jingle Bells” was originally a Thanksgiving Day song. Before becoming a Christmas anthem, “Jingle Bells” was an 1857 song titled “One Horse Open Sleigh,” and its composer, James Pierpont, intended it to be a Thanksgiving Day song. But it … Continue reading →

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Happy Vetrans Day!

Posted on Friday, November 11, 2022 by Paul

Fact: There’s no apostrophe in Veterans Day.  The lack of an apostrophe in “Veterans Day” implies that the occasion doesn’t belong to veterans.  Rather, it’s a day that honors all soldiers who once served their country, both dead and alive. … Continue reading →

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Oh Dear, It Is Time To Get The Knives Out!!

Posted on Sunday, October 30, 2022 by Paul

Fact: After pumpkins and candy, apples may be the food most seen around Halloween, whether for bobbing or in a witch’s hand. Though we make the more modern link between apples and witches (Snow White, anyone?), the apple’s connection with … Continue reading →

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Too Close To Halloween; It Was Scary!

Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The English word ‘Halloween’ comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” being the evening before the Christian holy days of All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day) on 1 November and All Souls’ Day on 2 November. Last night was the first … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Returns

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 by Paul

Fact: In a group of 23 people, there is a 50% chance that two will share the same birthday. Progress comes measured in inches.  The bullnose caps are being put on the top of the beds so we can sit … Continue reading →

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A Day To Remember

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter To All

Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2022 by Paul

Fact: The first story of a rabbit (later named the “Easter Bunny”) hiding eggs in a garden was published in 1680. The tradition continues.  Our family gets together at a local restaurant and celebrates.  We selected Seasons 52 because Downtown … Continue reading →

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Partee Til’ Dawn!

Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2022 by Paul

Fact: It was the night of September 15, 1787, and George Washington had many reasons to celebrate. Washington’s friends in the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry, along with several other framers of the Constitution, decided to throw a celebration at the … Continue reading →

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We Survived!

Posted on Saturday, January 1, 2022 by Paul

Few people know that the bottles of wine we consume is actually an apple-juice and water mixture so we can act crazy and still be sover!  It;s an old trick I have used for years! The next morning Robin and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Minus One!!

Posted on Friday, December 24, 2021 by Paul

If at least two family members remain incarcerated, we won’t have to put the leaf in the table. When I got up this morning, it was raining so hard the animals were starting to pair up. Scout wanted out, of … Continue reading →

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